Histology Technologist

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Right-to-know Use of hazardous chemicals: DAB, formalin, alcohol, and xylene.

Job Description: Performs both routine and complex histologic techniques such as enzyme histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, in-situ hybridization, and immunofluorescence on tissue samples for microscopic examination by a pathologist to diagnose disease. Must be knowledgeable in the areas of pathology, management, education, and regulations that impact the field of histotechnology

Job Responsibilities

• Perform all duties of the technical assistant as necessary, including accessioning
• Gross patient tissue according to protocol
• Carefully and efficiently embed tissue according to protocol.
• Produce diagnostically optimal sections at an acceptable rate
• Performs routine and special stains.
• Performs Immunohistochemistry procedures
• Performs routine and high complexity testing
• File paraffin blocks.
• Alert lead tech and supervisor of low inventory of supplies and reagents
• Performs and documents maintenance on equipment
• Helps troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Document quality issues
• Communicate problems effectively
• Read and follow all policies and procedures
• Participates in quality assurance activities.
• Read emails and respond accordingly.
• Engage with everyone in a respectful and professional manner
• Demonstrate teamwork by assisting others when possible
• Performs other duties when assigned
• Evaluate test controls and help troubleshoot problems
• Help maintain a clean and safe work environment.
  
  

Skills

• Intermediate computer skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Effective and professional communication
• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent organizational skills
• Certifications: HT, HTL, ASCP
• Licenses: N/A
  
  

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift 50lbs
• Walking – frequently
• Standing frequently
• Sitting – occasionally
• Pushing -frequently
• Pulling – occasionally
• Carrying – frequently
• Stooping – occasionally
• Crawling – N/A
  
  

Requirements

• Histology Program Completion
• 3 years of histology bench experience performing high complexity testing minimum
• 3 years of histology bench experience performing high complexity testing and ASCP certification preferred